Population Variance Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

Population variance is

• A) an unbiased estimator of sample variance.
• B) equivalent to the standard error of the mean.
• C) always unknown when using probability sampling.
• D) a measure of the spread of values from their mean.
• E) always known when using probability sampling.

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Definitions:

Demand

The desire to purchase goods and services backed by the ability and willingness to pay a price.

Elasticity

A measure of how much the quantity demanded or supplied of a good responds to a change in one of its determinants, such as the price.

Excise Tax

Excise tax is a type of tax imposed on specific goods, services, or activities, typically to discourage consumption or generate revenue, often included in the purchase price.

Deadweight Loss

Deadweight loss is an economic inefficiency that occurs when the allocation of resources is not optimal, leading to a loss of total surplus or welfare within the economy.